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Published: July 14, 2019 Last Modified: July 14, 2019 By Sara 81 Comments

Greek Chicken and Potatoes

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Greek Chicken and Potatoes Recipe | Sheet Pan Dinner | Roasted Chicken Thighs #chicken #chickenthighs #garlic #potatoes #onepotmeal #dinner #dinneratthezoo #cleaneating

This Greek chicken and potatoes is a one pan meal with marinated garlic and herb chicken and tender potatoes, all roasted to golden brown perfection. A super easy dinner for a busy weeknight.

I am all about the sheet pan meals like Asian salmon, lemon thyme chicken and this flavorful Greek chicken. It’s less work with minimal cleanup involved!

Greek Chicken and Potatoes Recipe | Sheet Pan Dinner | Roasted Chicken Thighs #chicken #chickenthighs #garlic #potatoes #onepotmeal #dinner #dinneratthezoo #cleaneating Greek Chicken and Potatoes Recipe | Sheet Pan Dinner | Roasted Chicken Thighs #chicken #chickenthighs #garlic #potatoes #onepotmeal #dinner #dinneratthezoo #cleaneating

A sheet pan of Greek chicken and potatoes with garlic, herbs and lemon.

In my opinion, you can never go wrong with a one pan meal. The protein and veggies all cook together and you only have one dish to clean at the end! This Greek chicken and potatoes is tender and juicy chicken thighs with golden brown potatoes. You can serve this dish as is, or add an additional veggie on the pan to round out your meal.

How do you make Greek chicken with potatoes?

The first step in this recipe is to make a marinade of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano and spices. The chicken and potatoes are tossed in the olive oil mixture, then they go onto a sheet pan to roast until they’re golden brown and cooked through. Add a sprinkling of fresh parsley and some lemon wedges and dinner is served!

Chicken thighs and potatoes in a garlic and herb marinade.

Tips for Greek Chicken

  • I prefer to use bone-in skin-on chicken thighs for this recipe because they are super flavorful and they don’t dry out in the oven. You could also use chicken drumsticks or bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts if you prefer. The bone-in chicken breasts will take longer to cook than the chicken thighs, so keep that in mind.
  • If you’d like, you can reserve a tablespoon or two of the marinade before you add the chicken and potatoes, then drizzle that reserved marinade over the cooked dish for added flavor.
  • This dish is great for meal prep; it will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Chicken thighs and potatoes spread out on a sheet pan.

Greek Chicken with Potatoes Variations

You can add other ingredients to this dish to create other flavor variations that suit your tastes.

  • Vegetables: During the last 15 minutes of the baking time, you can add vegetables such as broccoli, asparagus, cauliflower or zucchini.
  • Cheese: Sprinkle 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese over the finished dish.
  • Herbs: Instead of garnishing your Greek chicken with fresh parsley, you can use green onions, chives, dill or basil.
  • Potatoes: You can use red potatoes, Russet potatoes or even sweet potatoes instead of the Yukon gold potatoes.

A spatula serving a piece of Greek chicken thighs.

How long does it take to bake chicken thighs?

It takes approximately 45 minutes to bake chicken thighs at a temperature of 400 degrees F.

Greek chicken and potatoes on a plate with asparagus.

How do you know when chicken is done?

You can tell that your chicken is done when the juices run clear and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken registers at least 165 degrees F. I use a digital probe thermometer with a remote so that I can monitor the progress of the chicken from anywhere in the house.

I cannot get enough of this Greek chicken, my family loves it and I’m sure your family will enjoy it too!

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A sheet pan of Greek chicken and potatoes with garlic, herbs and lemon.
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Greek Chicken and Potatoes

This Greek chicken and potatoes is a one pan meal with marinated garlic and herb chicken and tender potatoes, all roasted to golden brown perfection. A super easy dinner for a busy weeknight.
Course Main
Cuisine Greek
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 425kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 pound small Yukon gold potatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • lemon wedges for garnish
  • cooking spray

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, garlic and oregano in a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
  • Add the chicken and potatoes to the bowl; toss to coat with the marinade.
  • Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray. Arrange the chicken and potatoes on the pan in a single layer.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes or until chicken is done and potatoes are tender, stirring halfway through the cooking time.
  • Sprinkle with parsley. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 694mg | Potassium: 622mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 14.7mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 3.5mg
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    Comments

    1. Soo says

      February 24, 2022 at 10:07 pm

      Made it, loved it, added broccoli and I don’t know why, but served with a side of sour cream. YUMMMMMM!!!!

      Reply
    2. Melissa says

      February 7, 2022 at 5:59 pm

      5 stars
      This was absolutely delicious! The marinade will be my go to from now on! Thanks for sharing this recipe!

      Reply
    3. SimC says

      January 20, 2022 at 5:56 pm

      5 stars
      Very flavorful! Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
    4. Sophia says

      October 12, 2021 at 11:42 am

      5 stars
      I made this last night and it was a hit with the entire family! So tasty and easy!

      Reply
    5. Maryella says

      October 6, 2021 at 8:46 am

      So I can put all this in marinade for several hours before cooking?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        October 6, 2021 at 12:31 pm

        Yes that’s fine!

        Reply
    6. Maureen says

      August 25, 2021 at 7:20 am

      5 stars
      Please do not save marinade to sprinkle over the finished dish unless you plan to cook it first. The risk of contamination from raw chicken is high.

      Reply
      • Amy says

        September 2, 2021 at 6:49 am

        It says you can save a little marinade BEFORE you add the chicken. No risk of contamination.

        Reply
    7. Jessica says

      August 4, 2021 at 3:09 pm

      Can I line the baking sheet with aluminum foil instead of using cooking spray? Also, should I turn the chicken pieces over halfway through?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        August 5, 2021 at 11:23 am

        You can use foil and you don’t need to flip the chicken!

        Reply
    8. Brenda says

      August 4, 2021 at 2:31 pm

      Can I use boneless skinless chicken thighs? If so, how long would you cook it for? Thank you! Love all your recipes! Looking forward to trying this one. My husband and I are in love with your Mediterranean chicken and have it once a week!

      Reply
      • Sara says

        August 5, 2021 at 11:30 am

        Yes try cooking it for 30 minutes, and you may want to cut your potatoes a little smaller so that they’re ready at the same time as the chicken!

        Reply
    9. Letha Lawrence says

      July 19, 2021 at 3:26 pm

      Can I make this in a crockpot or slow cooker? I live in a small studio apartment and don’t have an oven, But I cook for my whole family sometimes. The recipe sounds great.

      Reply
      • Sara says

        July 19, 2021 at 4:11 pm

        I think it could work but just be aware the skin won’t be brown and crispy in a crock pot!

        Reply
    10. Aly says

      July 18, 2021 at 1:20 pm

      How long would you marinate this for? Was hoping to make it tonight.

      Reply
      • Sara says

        July 18, 2021 at 6:56 pm

        Anywhere from 20 minutes to 2 hours!

        Reply
    11. Kim says

      June 6, 2021 at 7:08 pm

      5 stars
      I made this tonight and it was a hit with my family! It was fresh and flavorful comfort food. I cooked my potatoes a little longer after I took the chicken thighs out. My girls said make this again!

      Reply
    12. Tami says

      May 6, 2021 at 12:15 pm

      5 stars
      Started a Mediterranean diet, and this recipe is a keeper!
      Very flavorful! I could eat the whole pan myself. 🙂
      I used Russet potatoes instead and cut them into wedges. The marinade gives it quite a bit of flavor, especially the lemon.

      Reply
    13. Tammy Cowart says

      May 5, 2021 at 6:45 am

      5 stars
      I’ve been looking for something else to make for dinner with chicken thighs. I tried this recipe yesterday. I LOVED it! Very easy and not a lot of ingredients. I marinated the thighs for a couple of hours and then tossed my petite klondike potatoes in the marinade and put them on the sheet pan. I then discarded the marinade and used the drippings from the pan to make a delicious sauce with a little corn starch. My husband devoured it as I saw him dredging the chicken through the sauce.

      Thanks for a fantastically easy and delicious recipe! My new GO TO for chicken!

      Reply
    14. Lindsay says

      May 1, 2021 at 5:31 am

      5 stars
      This is my new favorite roast chicken and potatoes recipe. I love it. I marinated the chicken and potatoes over night in the baking pan and then just took it out and baked it for an hour. Will be making this again soo.

      Reply
    15. Jen says

      April 19, 2021 at 4:35 pm

      5 stars
      I have made this for my family at least a dozen times now and they love it, sometimes I serve with a greek salad or some french green beans.

      Reply
    16. KLane says

      April 4, 2021 at 5:39 am

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious one pan meal! I added a little paprika and cayenne to the marinade. I also made lemon roasted broccoli on the side.

      Reply
    17. Cindy says

      April 2, 2021 at 11:12 pm

      Can you marinade the day before and just throw in the oven the next day?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        April 3, 2021 at 8:32 pm

        Yes that’s fine!

        Reply
    18. Janice says

      March 12, 2021 at 6:05 am

      5 stars
      This was amazing. I added zucchini to the mix for an easy rounded meal! It was even better leftover.
      Making it again tonight per husband’s request…thank you!

      Reply
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